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Fresh Air book critic Maureen Corrigan says 2021 was a spectacular year for literary fiction. As such, her annual Best Books list is exclusively composed of novels and short story collections.

Theaters are struggling to create content online but La Jolla Playhouse's Without Walls Festival actually lends itself well to producing art from quarantine during a pandemic.

Our weekend culture picks include new work by Jonny Alexander and musician Salami Rose Joe Louis, a mini video from the Symphony, Manny Farber at Quint ONE and the Athenaeum's livestreamed jazz.

Join us at the Taste of One Paseo on Thursday, Oct. 21 from 6pm-8pm for an evening wandering about the urban village tasting small bites from each of the eateries and listening to live music by artists Corina Rose and Dylan Jeldon in the courtyard. The event is free to attend with complimentary bites from: Susie Cakes, Parakeet Cafe, Blue Bottle Coffee, Sweetfin, Harland Brewing, International Smoke, Tocaya, and more! Event Date: Oct. 21, 2021 (6:00pm-8:00pm) Event Location: One Paseo Event Price: Free For more information on this event please HERE !

In San Diego, the latest numbers reveal that Latinos represent 45% of COVID-19 related deaths and 60% of infections, even though they’re 34% of the county’s population. San Diego County has launched an outreach campaign to encourage the Latino community to take preventive measure to slow the spread of COVID-19. Plus, city residents will have a say in whether to lift the height limit in the Midway District to allow for high-rise development. Opponents of the measure say it could be a slippery slope that will lead to high rises along the coast. Also, San Diego County refuses to disclose which of the county’s 600 assisted living facilities have a COVID-19 outbreak. We hear the tragic story of an outbreak at one facility in Chula Vista. In addition, a new online platform has filled the void for active seniors who normally lead active lives but had to shelter in place because of the global health crisis. And, San Diego city residents have been improperly charged millions of dollars for industrial wastewater services while the businesses responsible have not been paying their fair share for decades. And, Comic-Con@Home starts today. KPBS Arts & Culture Reporter Beth Accomando has a preview.

Two Ukrainian fighters — one a volunteer solider, the other, a commander — describe what they're seeing on the frontlines of the war against Russia.

Our 24th Annual Fall Bazaar is finally back offering gift ideas for all from local artisans and crafters. We will also host our Annual Silent Auction and our very popular Connie's Closet, a low-priced option for clothing we have had for the last few years. All proceeds will benefit at-risk children in our community, so please stop by! Additional vendors welcome, please contact us. Event Date: Nov. 13, 2021 (9:00am-3:00pm) Event Location: The Salvation Army San Diego Citadel Event Price: Free For more information on this event please visit HERE !

Malashock Dance presents Everyday Dances, premiering a wide variety of dynamic and relatable dance works created by John Malashock and five commissioned dance artists. Everyday Dances is a show comprised of short contemporary dances in small groupings, created by San Diego-based choreographers who offer different perspectives, styles, and aesthetic choices. The 1-hour program is approachable, versatile, and moving. The performers include the Malashock Dance Company and guests and features choreography by Blythe Barton, Ryan Orion Beck, Lauren Christie, Marcos Duran, John Malashock, and Odessa Uno. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Patrons receive free admission to the Mingei International Museum the day of the event. Patrons must show proof of vaccination to attend the event. Patrons are strongly encouraged to arrive at least 1 hour before the start of the performance to park and walk to the venue. Event Dates: Nov. 5, 2021 @7:30pm Nov. 6, 2021 @7:30pm Nov. 7, 2021 @2:30pm Event Location: The Mingei International Museum Event Price: $15-$35/person For more information and ticket purchases visit HERE !

JetLAG bills itself as the largest festival of Russian, Slavic and East European musicians in the U.S. But its organizers almost canceled it this summer because of the war in Ukraine.

Every year, we ask NPR staff and contributors to tell us about their favorite books. From a list of 167 books so far this year, here are the 14 that the most people chose as their top pick.